#212 The Power of Journaling with Greta Solomon

Welcome to the 212th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month, we are focusing on writing wellbeing and mental health. In this first episode of the series episode 210, I outlined the research evidence on writing and wellbeing, as well as all the types of writing that can support wellbeing. Today, we are focussing on journaling, and joining me in talking about this is Greta Solomon.About my guestGreta Solomon is a journalist and author specialising in mental health, emotional well-being, and the transformative power of journaling. She is also a highly experienced writing teacher and soft skills coach, with 14 years of experience coaching individuals, and delivering workshops for companies, organisations, and universities.She trained as an ICF-accredited coach in 2007, and a lifelong learning teacher in 2008, and her clients include Zalando and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.Greta began her journalism career in 2000, following a degree in psychology. She held deputy editor and features writer positions at Executive Woman and Woman, before going freelance in 2002.Her bylines include Red, Stylist, Forbes, HuffPost, and Psychologies. From 2009-2010, she worked as a journalist and PR at a top 150 consultancy, SE10. Greta is a published poet and songwriter, and the author of Just Write It! (McGraw-Hill, 2013) and the award-nominated Heart, Sass; Soul: Journal Your Way to Inspiration and Happiness (Mango, 2019).Her journal healing course Heal The Shame That Sabotages Self-Expression is enrolling now.In today’s showWhat she’s currently working on. [03:03]How she became a journal healer. [04:06]What the term “well-being” means to her. [06:50]What people can do to incorporate writing into their lifestyles. [15:26]Her top three mental health tips. [17:59]QuotesThere's so much that you can do for yourself, once you know how.Well-being is this intangible feeling of feeling good.Writing for well-being is not about sitting on your desk. It’s about moving and getting out there.People have very deep-seated beliefs that stop them from putting pen to paper.I encourage people to walk and write.ResourcesConnect with Greta on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and InstagramVisit her websiteJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne-hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here.